Dia de los Muertos / Coco Test

During which days does the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead take place?

• Noviembre 1st and Noviembre 3rd

  
  

• Noviembre 1st and Noviembre 2nd

  
  

• Octubre 31st and Noviembre 1st

  
  

• Noviembre 2nd and Noviembre 3rd

  
  

What is the origin of the Day of the Dead tradition?

• A mixture of ancient indigenous traditions and Catholic festivals

  
  

• Spanish colonization

  
  

• Catholic festivals only

  
  

• Ancient indigenous traditions only

  
  

What do people who celebrate this holidy believe happens during the Dia de los Muertos?

• Families visit haunted houses and tell ghost stories

  
  

• People light candles to have a candle party
  

• The souls of the dead awaken and return to the world of the living

  
  

• People dress up in scary costumes and go trick-or-treating

  
  

What kind of activities are included in the Day of the Dead festivity?

• Playing pranks on friends

  
  

• Watching horror movies

  
  

• Spending time in cemeteries and making offerings to the dead

  
  

• Having a solemn religious ceremony at church

  
  

During the Day of the Dead, families often go to the cemetery to celebrate. What activities do they typically engage in?

• Cleaning and decorating graves

  
  

• Cooking a feast for Thanksgiving

  
  

• Singing and dancing at a house party

  
  

• Playing sports

  
  

Which of the following is commonly a specific part of an ofrenda during the Day of the Dead?

• Money and jewelry

  
  

• Books and toys

  
  

• Artwork

  
  

• Photographs of the dead

  
  

What types of food are commonly included in an ofrenda during the Day of the Dead?

• Pizza, burgers, fries

  
  

• Fruit, tortillas, tamales, moles

  
  

• Sushi, noodles, dumplings

  
  

• Salad, sandwiches, soup

  
  

What is the significance of the shape of the 'pan de muerto' during the Day of the Dead?

• It represents the sun

  
  

• It resembles bones

  
  

• It signifies luck

  
  

• It symbolizes love

  
  

What are some common decorations found during the Day of the Dead?

• Balloons and streamers

  
  

• Decorated skulls made of candy, chocolate or sugar

  
  

• jack o' lanterns

  
  

• party hats

  
  

What is the focus of Dia de los Muertos celebration?

• Fearing threatening ghosts

  
  

• Ignoring the concept of death

  
  

• Celebrating with family, and remembering those who are no longer alive

  
  

• Avoiding discussions about family members who have passed away